2019 Map of Benton

About this map

Benton serves as the focal point of this landscape, situated near the confluence of several significant waterways. The Hiwassee River winds through the northern portion of the region, creating distinct geographical features such as Smoky Bend, Pinhook Bend, and Osment Bend. The river valley is dotted with named landforms like Boyd Bottoms and Guinn Island, illustrating a long history of river-dependent settlement and agriculture. To the south, the Ocoee River flows near the community of Ocoee, where the terrain begins to rise toward the Cherokee National Forest.